Your meal at CRT looks and sounds amazing! Sorry you had so much trouble getting there. I don't know why CRT has never made our short list before but I think you talked me into eating there in December! (luckily I will have a TiW card!) eating during Wishes can't be topped. Your BLT room looks really nice.
I ended up with a blister yesterday and thought of you
Thanks Melissa! Definitely that TiW card takes a good chunk out of the bill. When you use TiW for CRT they don't discount the entire cost since they portion out the photo package that is not subject to the discount. It still works out to about a 15% discount or so. I hope that makes sense.
Oh no! You need some Mickey band-aids for your blister! That's funny that you remembered my little blister episode.
Phew! I haven't really had time to DIS this week, but I'm glad to see I didn't get too far behind.
for missing the rain!
The Contemporary has never done much for me, but I really love the location and décor in the BLT. HUGE rooms and so many great views!
Sometimes being late for a dining reservation is unavoidable. We found that out on our way to La Hacienda when that pesky Spaceship Earth got in the way!
I need to go back and read your review of dinner at CRT- we have never been.
After your meal did you ask if you could go up to "your suite"?
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ETA: Just read your dining review of CRT. We have never been for breakfast or dinner.
Usually I am mesmerized by food porn, but this time, I was drooling over the view from your table. WOWSA!!!
I love the picture of the carousel all lit up and of the fireworks. That first shot is gorgeous!
But I did manage to pull myself away from your window long enough to check out your food.
I'm sorry your salad was disappointing. I read the description and I would have been tempted. Until I saw the menu listing for the strawberry salad. YUM!
I'm glad to hear you were both happy with your entrees.
Too funny about the dessert. I'm glad you were able to get something to your liking.
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I'll never forget your little SE detour for La Hacienda. That's classic Dee.
Ha ha! Yes, we should have said we're ready to be taken to our DS now. That or you can send our dinner bill to Cindy! We were her guests after all.
We were lucky with the fantastic view at our table. It was a great perspective for the fireworks. Dinner was pretty good despite my blah salad. I was glad that Em was in a sharing mood since her strawberry/feta salad was delish!
As long as dessert is not chocolate I'm pretty good so go figure why I tried hers. The cupcake ended up being perfect!
Thanks for catching up! I must do the same if you've updated in the last week or two.
Loved the photos of your room at BLT! We stayed in a studio... Which was nice, BUT I like the 1 bedroom much better!
I love the Mickey magnet that you have for your schedule! Did you print out schedules for each leg of your trip?! Bc by day 2 my schedule usually starts looking pretty crumpled! Despite my best efforts to keep it neat!
Oh man, the 1 bedroom just feel so luxurious because of all that space. Two people really don't need that much room but we book with discounts so what the heck!
I got a three pack of magnets before our trip at the
Disney Store so they were perfect.
I actually print a couple copies of the "master schedule" since the one I carry around is completely destroyed in my bag. I keep the fresh copy on the fridge. I should share a photo of the schedule by day 12. Yikes!
Thanks Wendy! I can say that I was a good driver since I made it back in one piece!
Traveling Mercies.
Thanks so much!
Mercies were extended!
What a fabulous room! Way more spacious than our little studio at BLT.
Glad you made it to CRT somewhat on time! I hate being late too, so I know the feeling.
Safe travels this week
There's a big difference between the space for a studio vs 1 bedroom but not a huge difference in cost. We'll be in a studio at BLT in May.
That was a big relief to finally check in a few minutes late and not be scolded for being tardy! Whew!
Thanks sweetie!
All caught up!
Wow, you were having quite the trip. Sunrise Safari, four different resorts... I didn't realize! Love all the videos by the way! You guys always look like you are having so much fun. I love the one when you were taking the "Which Character Are You" quiz, will definitely have to stop by the Animation Building when I go.
Love your photos of the Dream Suite! That was so awesome of your former CM friend to do that for you. Such a nice guy. I can only dream (
) that I would ever get the chance to see the Cinderella Dream Suite. You and Emmy were so lucky!
Can't wait to hear about the rest of your night at the Magic Kingdom!
Oh and safe travels!
Wow! You really did get caught up!
That Character quiz is fun. I've been Tarzan, Jafar, and Ursula so far!
You just never know if you are in the right place at the right time, anything could happen.
Thanks for getting caught up and thanks!
Hey Brenda! Just wanted to say that I am all caught up finally and still really enjoying your report! Cannot wait to hear more my dear!!
Yay!!! Glad you are caught up!
I should be ready to share more this weekend.
Thanks Melissa!
I'm back!!!
Hi, Brenda, I've missed you. Please say hi to Em and Michael for me.
How sweet of Em to pack for you.
I cannot believe you and Em had never gone to SAB. I'm not sure why I'm shocked knowing how you are at the parks and going to great restaurants. I'm glad you finally got a chance to try it out.
Lovely room at the BLT. I've never had a desire to stay there, but your room is gorgeous.
That parade is always getting in the way. Lovely photo of you and Em with Cinderella (although I have to say you two look much better than her.
Can't wait to read more.
Welcome back Kathy! I followed your FB posts so I have an idea of some of the fun that you had. (And the breakfast pics for Barry!) Between you being gone and me traveling for work I think we definitely missed each other.
SAB finally worked out. Now I don't know why we waited so long. We'll not be back at YC anytime in the near future so I'll have to try that clown slide at BW next month.
I'm a villas fan and BLT happens to be one of my favorites. Speaking of villas, I know you are doing Kidani. I'll be trying the Jamo AKV next month. I'm pretty excited about that.
Oh, you are so sweet, thanks for the kind comment. Cynthia remarked how tall that Cinderella was. You know how short we are so maybe she was average height!!
Talk soon my friend!
Glad you made it on before the rain.
Nice room. I keep saying a 1 br would be nice once but Vinny talks me out of it and says not to waste the points. I agree with him and book a studio. Also we never would cook so no need. I do like the laundry room in them though.
Beautiful room.
Nice views.
Glad you were only 5 minutes late. Darn parade.
Great updates and pics.
Hi Scott! We barely made it before that rain started.
I agree, it is a waste of points to book a 1 bedroom if you don't need the space. I keep thinking that one time I'll actually cook and make use of that kitchen. One day.... I may surprise myself. The laundry room was very nice.
Yeah.... if I'd of checked the schedule I could have avoided that little delay. Live and learn right?
take care and stay warm!